Stratford Middle

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Stratford Middle ranks 76 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stratford Middle is a public middle school located in Stratford, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 22 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stratford Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Stratford Middle also has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking among the top middle schools in Wisconsin for male and white students. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates over the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, Stratford Middle outperforms most in academic proficiency, including Mosinee Middle, Marathon Venture Academy, and Colby Middle. This high performance may be attributed to factors such as higher spending per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio at Stratford Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484

(715) 687-4311

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,294

Students who attend Stratford Middle usually attend:

High:

Stratford High

Feeder schools for Stratford Middle:

Elementary:

Stratford Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stratford Middle ranks better than 88.1% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.55. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stratford Middle is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Stratford Middle employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stratford Middle is $12,294.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stratford Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford Middle 76^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Stratford Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 22^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stratford Middle

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Rank History for all students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	65.80	181^st	612	70.4%
2016	64.75	181^st	609	70.3%
2017	58.97	227^th	612	62.9%
2018	65.02	176^th	579	69.6%
2019	77.78	90^th	594	84.8%
2021	76.28	94^th	613	84.7%
2022	84.68	57^th	617	90.8%
2023	70.00	157^th	640	75.5%
2024	81.55	76^th	641	88.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	44.23	218^th	417	47.7%
2019	61.61	107^th	414	74.2%
2021	63.95	93^rd	437	78.7%
2022	52.47	162^nd	421	61.5%
2023	51.96	171^st	439	61.0%
2024	67.48	93^rd	425	78.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.04	186^th	489	62.0%
2019	53.32	200^th	487	58.9%
2021	43.76	282^nd	499	43.5%
2022	75.66	64^th	522	87.7%
2023	52.34	226^th	525	57.0%
2024	67.95	115^th	520	77.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.88	141^st	551	74.4%
2019	70.72	129^th	557	76.8%
2021	62.43	191^st	574	66.7%
2022	82.30	58^th	576	89.9%
2023	68.89	146^th	579	74.8%
2024	76.12	116^th	580	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.98	204^th	551	63.0%
2019	80.26	67^th	557	88.0%
2021	84.19	49^th	572	91.4%
2022	85.48	45^th	577	92.2%
2023	70.23	146^th	591	75.3%
2024	83.63	54^th	585	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at Stratford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.83	81^st	382	78.8%
2024	80.85	47^th	407	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Stratford Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	190	2	0	5	0	0	8	205
2015	202	2	0	4	0	0	4	212
2016	208	1	1	8	0	2	4	224
2017	210	0	1	7	0	0	1	219
2018	187	0	2	8	0	0	0	197
2019	188	0	0	3	0	0	0	191
2020	174	0	0	10	0	0	1	185
2021	177	0	2	9	1	0	2	191
2022	171	0	0	15	1	0	3	190
2023	171	0	0	16	1	0	3	191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stratford Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	205	11.6	17.5	28.8
2015	212	n/a	n/a	21.7
2016	224	12.0	18.6	24.6
2017	219	12.7	17.1	16
2018	197	13.1	15.0	16.2
2019	191	15.4	12.3	21.5
2020	185	15.2	12.0	28.1
2021	191	13.2	14.4	26.2
2022	190	13.9	13.6	30.5
2023	191	12.0	15.8	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stratford Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	205	11.6	17.5	28.8
2015	212	n/a	n/a	21.7
2016	224	12.0	18.6	24.6
2017	219	12.7	17.1	16
2018	197	13.1	15.0	16.2
2019	191	15.4	12.3	21.5
2020	185	15.2	12.0	28.1
2021	191	13.2	14.4	26.2
2022	190	13.9	13.6	30.5
2023	191	12.0	15.8	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stratford Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$238 (1.8%)	$12,662 (98.2%)	$12,899
2020	$186 (1.6%)	$11,146 (98.4%)	$11,332
2021	$300 (2.4%)	$11,993 (97.6%)	$12,294

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stratford Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 157^th of 640 Middle schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Middle)	68.9	40.4	28.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	67.7	40.4	27.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Middle)	70.5	40.4	30.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	69.4	40.4	29%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Middle)	55.7	52.3	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	56.5	52.3	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Middle)	45.9	47.7	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	46.8	47.7	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford Middle)	42.4	51.6	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	42.4	51.6	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stratford Middle)	46.2	35.9	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	46.2	35.9	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stratford Middle)	67.7	68.8	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stratford School District)	67.7	68.8	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Stratford Middle)	71.2	71.4	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Stratford School District)	71.2	71.4	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	191
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	16	433.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	171	9%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.5%	27.7%	6.3%

Schools Near Stratford Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)					Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)					Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stratford Middle	Public	6-8	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	191	12	15.8	27.7%	171 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	81.6	76^th of 641 public middle schools	88.1%		70	157^th of 640 public middle schools	75.5%	81			62.2	59.7	64.6			80.0	71.9	78.5		78.5		76.9	$12,294	$300	$11,993
Edgar Middle	Public	6-8	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 352-2352	135	10	13.9	30.4%	128 (94.8%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	64.4	225^th of 641 public middle schools	64.9%		77.6	102^nd of 640 public middle schools	84.1%	123			77.1	54.8	52.2			77.1	78.6	52.2		60.9		45.7	$12,842	$701	$12,141
Marshfield Middle	Public	7-8	900 E 4th St	Marshfield	54449	Wood County	Marshfield Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 387-1249	563	41	13.7	38.0%	480 (85.3%)	6 (1.1%)	41 (7.3%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	68.7	189^th of 641 public middle schools	70.5%		63.7	203^rd of 640 public middle schools	68.3%	14				68.1	56.9				64.2	62.0		62.8		58.4	$12,005	$320	$11,685
Colby Middle	Public	6-8	703 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-8869	217	17	12.8	62.7%	110 (50.7%)	2 (0.9%)	98 (45.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	23.9	529^th of 641 public middle schools	17.5%		21	526^th of 640 public middle schools	17.8%	3			27.8	47.8	37.5			25.0	45.5	33.3		38.9		30.6	$16,870	$352	$16,518
Marathon Venture Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	100 Spring Valley Dr	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 443-2538	156	9	16.6	18.6%	141 (90.4%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.1%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.1	176^th of 641 public middle schools	72.5%		61.3	221^st of 640 public middle schools	65.5%	45			65.4	60.0	49.0			75.0	56.4	67.4		75.5		59.2	$3,937	$296	$3,641
Athens Middle	Public	6-8	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	66	5	12.9	24.2%	62 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46	396^th of 641 public middle schools	38.2%		56.9	258^th of 640 public middle schools	59.7%	138			63.6	67.9	50.0			54.6	39.3	33.3		44.4		27.8	$14,716	$1,403	$13,314
Mosinee Middle	Public	4-8	700 High St	Mosinee	54455	Marathon County	Mosinee School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 693-3660	687	49	14.1	27.8%	639 (93.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	71.5	164^th of 641 public middle schools	74.4%		57.8	251^st of 640 public middle schools	60.8%	87	53.3	61.2	49.6	59.7	57.5	59.0	60.5	75.9	79.1	75.2	64.8	69.0	57.4	56.6	$12,048	$567	$11,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford Middle

What high school do graduates of Stratford Middle attend?

Students who attend Stratford Middle usually go on to attend Stratford High

What is the racial makeup of Stratford Middle?

Students at Stratford Middle are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stratford Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Stratford Middle.

Is Stratford Middle a good school?

Stratford Middle ranks 76^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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